My name is Priyal Shah. I am a second-year student double majoring in Biology and Psychology at Rutgers Camden. I am in the 7-year BS/DO program at Rutgers University – Camden in conjunction with Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine. Currently, I am the Treasurer for South Asian Appreciation for Tradition and Heritage (SAATH) and Public […]
I grew up in a city where outsiders seemed to know more about my city than I did. I grew up hearing things like “He’s going to drop out of school”, “Oh you’re from Camden?”, or even “He’s not going to college.” They said this city, full of African Americans, Hispanics, and Latinos don’t have […]
Now that Rutgers University is back in person for this fall, you may not have taken an in-person class before, or maybe it has been a long time. Since we have changed from an online environment to an in-person one, here are some tips to stay on top of things and stay ahead of the […]
Hello everyone! My name is Alana, and I am one of your Raptor Ambassador Leaders. This fall I will be a senior in the nursing program with a minor in psychology. I am set to graduate in May 2022. Ever since I was little, I knew I was going to be in the medical field. […]
When I first moved into my dorm room, I was up all night filled with excitement thinking about the year ahead of me. For the first week of classes, I was up early, eating three meals a day, and sitting in the front row of my classes eagerly paying attention. I felt great and was […]
I believe that everyone has their way of studying, however, the way you are studying may not actually be the best method for your learning style. That is why it is important to figure out what studying style works best for you. I realized that the space you study in and the time you cut […]
Rutgers-Camden is primarily a commuter school, so being involved in campus life is a common worry for many students. Luckily, Rutgers offers a ton of ways to stay involved whether you live on campus or commute! Clubs and Organizations There is no shortage of clubs available to students on the Rutgers-Camden campus! Campus clubs can […]
I will keep this short and sweet. You need a 4.0 GPA, you need lots of experience, and realistically there is a good chance the professor will never answer your well-worded email asking to join their lab. Hopefully, you know that I am completely joking, take a deep breath! It is so much easier than […]
My name is Sarihana, but I preferred to be called Siri. I am a Political Science and Global Studies major here at Rutgers– Camden. I came to Rutgers because it was one of my dream schools. It became my dream school when I was in the third grade. I live in Newark, where the Rutgers–Newark […]
As much as college can be a place of excitement, new memories, friends, and experiences it can also be a very stressful time for students. Many first-year students struggle to find the balance between having an active social life and balancing all their new school responsibilities and assignments. Coming in as a first-year nursing student, […]
